What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wildlife Technician I position at UT Division?
Wildlife Technician I
Opening date: Jan. 7, 2025
Closing date: When filled
Salary: $15.58–$19.22
Location: Springville Fish Hatchery
Time frame: Feb. 15 to Aug. 30, 2025 (dates are approximate)
Positions available: 1
Housing: Not provided
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources, has one seasonal position (no benefits) available at the Springville Fish Hatchery in Springville, Utah. This 40-hour-per-week, seasonal position will last from mid-February to Aug. 30, 2025. Employment dates are approximate, and some flexibility exists. Housing is not provided.
Examples of duties
Assist in the operation of the Springville Warmwater Fish Hatchery. Duties include daily fish culture chores (water quality testing, feeding cleaning, fish egg care), maintenance of buildings and grounds, assisting with spawning fish, and stocking fish. Some work will also be done at the Lee Kay Fish Hatchery in Salt Lake City.
Job requirements and skills
Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license at the time of employment. Preference will be given to applicants with education in a natural resources-related field. Experience using basic power tools is preferred. Incumbent must be able to work in extreme and adverse weather conditions (heat, wind, snow, ice, rain, etc.), work long hours in hip or chest waders, work in cold water, on slippery surfaces and in cramped areas, and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Other
A typical work schedule will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (10-hour days), but will need to be flexible during spawn seasons. Occasional weekend work and long hours are expected. Due to the intense time commitment required by our spawn season (March–May), we cannot accommodate a student schedule.
Applications
Interested applicants may apply by submitting a current resume and seasonal employment application form to:
Chad Hill
chadhill@utah.gov
For more information, contact Chad Hill at 385-335-9586 or Ryan Arthur at 801-602-0792.
DNR complies with the ADA. Hearing-impaired employees who wish for further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resources Office at 385-315-2834.
People and culture expectation
Salary : $16 - $19
